Introduction: The maritime sector is a cornerstone of global trade and economic development. In Nigeria, the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) represents a significant opportunity to bolster the maritime industry, particularly through the establishment of a shipbuilding company. This write-up explores the rationale behind using the CVFF for this purpose and the potential economic benefits…
A WELCOME ADDRESS PRESENTED BY MR SYLVANUS OBASI, MD/CEO PLATFORMS COMMUNICATIONS AT THE 2024 ANNUAL MARITIME STUDENTS AND YOUTH CONFERENCE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024 AT NIMR AUDITORIUM, YABA-LAGOS. PROTOCOLS: ………………………………… It’s my honour to warmly welcome you once again to the Annual Maritime Students And Youth Conference, also known as ‘A Day With…
It was yet another successful outing for Platforms Communications after successfully hosting the 8th edition of the Annual Maritime Students And Youth (AMSAY) Conference on Monday in Lagos where maritime stakeholders, students, professional bodies as well as young and aspiring maritime practitioners gathered to proffer lasting solutions to the myriads of challenges facing seafaring and…
25 years old native of Uyo in Akwa Ibom state, Rosemary Benjamin Bassey, an undergraduate of University of Calabar has won the 3rd edition of Capt Dr Fola Ojutalayo’s Annual Maritime Speech-Making Competition with an excellent speech Presentation on the topic, “Pros and Cons Of Establishing National Coast Guard In Nigeria”. At the Grand Finale…
Chukwu Michael, a 25 years old indigene of Abia state and student of Merchant Navy Maritime Academy, Sagamu, Ogun state has emerged the Overall Best Graduated Maritime Student in Nigeria for the 2022 set. Michael was declared winner of the Overall Best Graduated Maritime Student in Nigeria for the 2022 set at the just concluded…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos In line with the Policy thrust of Consolidation and collaboration of the Comptroller General of Customs, the Customs Area Controller Ondo/Ekiti Command, Comptroller Oluyemi Bewaji paid courtesy visit to heads of security agencies in Ondo and Ekiti states. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the visit began with Nigeria Security & Civil Defence,…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Wednesday decorated thirteen (13) members of his management team with their new ranks at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja amidst calls to redouble their commitment and dedication to the success of the service. In a press statement signed immediately after the ceremony…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has confirmed the appointment of five (5) Deputy Comptrollers-General (DCGs) and eight (8) Assistant Comptrollers-General (ACGs) of Customs during its 59th regular meeting. Platform Reporters gathered that the confirmation meeting chaired by the Honorable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale…
The Secretary-General, African Shipowners Association (ASA) and Principal Partner, Excel Law Chambers, Ms Funmi Folorunsho will play a motherly role as Mother of the Day for the upcoming 2024 AMSAY Conference slated for May 27. Folorunsho, a lawyer and maritime consultant will bring her wealth of experience to bear while addressing the students and participants…
By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, recently led led his team to the Headquarters of Huawei, a famous information and communications technology company in Shenzhen, China, where he discussed opportunities embedded in Nigeria Customs Service Trade Modernisation Project. His visit to Huawei Headquarters was part of his official…
